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as in patriotism
excessive favoritism towards one's own country
Nazism's almost epic nationalism appealed to downtrodden Germans still suffering the humiliation of being defeated in World War I
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as in devotion
love and support for one's country
American nationalism is often most visible during Fourth of July celebrations
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Recent Examples of nationalism
With global governments facing budget pressure and resource nationalism on the rise in some mining-heavy countries, geopolitical risk is not just theoretical.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
His party successfully capitalized on rising nationalism fueled by a deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia last year, economic woes and uncertainty over Thailand’s trade relationship with the United States, and built up a strong local support base.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
These days, pure nationalism appears not to resonate so much with Chinese consumers accustomed to making their own personal consumption choices.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Cohen-Solal’s Picasso was a worldly figure navigating a world of oftentimes cruel nationalism.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
His party successfully capitalized on rising nationalism fueled by a deadly border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia last year, economic woes and uncertainty over Thailand’s trade relationship with the United States, and built up a strong local support base.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
These days, pure nationalism appears not to resonate so much with Chinese consumers accustomed to making their own personal consumption choices.
—Chan Ho-Him, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Cohen-Solal’s Picasso was a worldly figure navigating a world of oftentimes cruel nationalism.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nationalism
patriotism
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Hughes' postgame patriotism was a welcome sight for many American fans on social media.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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The list contains numerous texts promoting patriotism but does not include any material addressing ongoing antisemitism in America.—
Andrew Lapin,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Nationalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nationalism. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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